Amit Amarnath Vishwakarma v. The State Of Maharashtra

(23) APPLN-151-2019.doc BDP-SPS

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY

Bharat D. Pandit CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO. 151 OF 2019 by Bharat D.

Pandit Date: 2019.11.11 10:09:56 +0530 (THROUGH JAIL) Amit Amarnath Vishwakarma ...... Applicant.

V/s The State of Maharashtra ....... Respondent.

Ms. Simantini Mohite - Amicus Curiae, appointed Advocate. Mr. A.R. Kapadnis, APP for the State CORAM: NITIN W. SAMBRE, J.

DATE: NOVEMBER 7, 2019 P.C.:- 1] Ms. Simantini Mohite, learned Advocate was appointed by this Court as an amicus curiae to espouse the cause of the accused who is in custody and facing sessions trial being Sessions Case No.151 of 2016 pending on the file of Sessions Court, Thane. 2] The grievance which is espoused through the communication addressed to this Court appears to be non-appointment of a defence lawyer through the District Legal Aid Services Committee. 1/2

(23) APPLN-151-2019.doc 3] Since the order dated 25/04/2019 is passed by the Secretary, District Legal Aid Services Committee, Thane providing legal services to the accused, no further orders are required to be issued for providing legal aid to the accused.

4] So far as other grievances of the accused are concerned, keeping option open to the accused to bring the same to the notice of the concerned Court, Application, in my opinion, deserves to be disposed of and the same is accordingly disposed of.

5] The learned Advocate who is appointed be paid her professional fees as per Rules/Schedule.

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